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The X-Men are dead! At least that's what the world thinks - but Marvel's mightiest mutants are secretly alive and well in the Australian Outback! How long will the X-Men's self-imposed exile last when the Brood and the mutant-exploiting nation of Genosha come calling? Meanwhile, the New Mutants battle Freedom Force as they deal with Doug Ramsey's shocking death, and X-Factor befriends Apocalypse's Celestial ship and faces Infectia! But as all three teams fight the Evolutionary War, Limbo's demons begin to pursue a sinister agenda...on Earth! A spark has been lit - and if the X-Men aren't careful, the flames will fan into an all-out inferno! COLLECTING: X-FACTOR (1986) 27-32, ANNUAL 3; UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 228-238; NEW MUTANTS (1983) 62-70, ANNUAL 4; X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) 12; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL AGE ANNUAL 4, MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 40

After a shipment of illegal weapons is destroyed by the mysterious superhero, Batman and Robin become curious and set out to discover the true identity of the person behind the Batwoman mask. Original.

"Gods and thunder. Brothers and betrayal. Death and rebirth. Original Viking tales of Asgard, Thor, Loki, Odin, and Baldur come to life in a full-color, action-packed graphic novel that's perfect for young readers who crave adventure. Prepare yourself for sibling rivalry, ancient prophecies, and epic battles--and enter the weird, wild world of Norse mythology like you've never seen it before."--

Spidey mania continues as Spider-Man swings into his third solo ongoing series! When MARVEL TEAM-UP came to an end, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man grabbed yet more of the spotlight in WEB OF SPIDER-MAN! Whether in his sleek black suit or classic red-and-blues, Spidey is ready to face new foes -- including Magma, the Vulturions, Chance, Future Max and the Smithville Thunderbolt -- as well as classic sparring partners like the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture and even the Hulk! Peter Parker makes a jaunt over the Atlantic for some adventures in the UK -- where he foils an assassination attempt on the prime minister! Then, back on this side of the Pond, he has to travel cross-country to retrieve a misplaced web-shooter! Plus: The all-time classic Spider-title crossover "Kraven's Last Hunt"! And Peter gets consigned to a mental hospital's Mad Dog Ward! COLLECTING: Web of Spider-Man (1985) 1-34; Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 268, 293-295; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 131-133

The body count rises higher than ever as the X-Men and their allies face war on every front! X-Factor comes up against their deadliest challenge yet in Apocalypse and his Horsemen, including the all-new -- and all-too-familiar -- Archangel! The New Mutants lose one of their own on an island of horrors! The X-Men take on the lethal Marauders...and the survivors will be asked to sacrifice themselves to stop the demonic Adversary! Featuring tie-ins starring Captain America, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and Power Pack, it's one of the most devastating X-overs of all time! COLLECTING: New Mutants (1983) 55-61; Uncanny X-Men (1981) 220-227; X-Factor (1986) 18-26; Captain America (1968) 339; Daredevil (1964) 252; Fantastic Four (1961) 312; Incredible Hulk (1968) 336-337, 340; Power Pack (1984) 35

"He came from the future to change the past. He took over the New Mutants and a new history was born. Relive Cable's introduction to the future's last hope, the New Mutants."--Back cover

Originally published as Super Secret Crisis War! Issues #1-6.

When an intergalactic tribunal is convened to apportion blame for the destruction of Krypton and its billion or more inhabitants, Superman stands accused. It was his ancestor who once tampered with the Kryptonian genetic make-up, and now Superman must answer for the crime - with his life.

Turmoil and tragedy for the New Mutants! Bird-Brain is the team's new feathered friend, but when the New Mutants trace his origins to the freak-filled island of the Ani-Mator, one teammate will not return home! The New Mutants are shattered by grief - but when they're dragged into an outer-space adventure and a revolt in Limbo ignites an Inferno on Earth, the team must ally with X-Factor's wards, the X-Terminators, to repel an army of demons and save Magik's soul! Then, when Hela's evil spell corrupts Mirage's Valkyrie side, the New Mutants travel to Asgard! Can a handful of mortal mutants defeat the Goddess of Death? Collecting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #55-85 and ANNUAL #4, SPELLBOUND (1988) #4, POWER PACK (1984) #40, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #231 and X-TERMINATORS (1988) #1-4 - plus material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #22, MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #55, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #1 and X-MEN: ODD MEN OUT ONE-SHOT.

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel, starring the heroes of the 1990s! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis…a Zero Hour…a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 doomed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL: John Henry Irons suits up as Steel to defend Metropolis against the tempestuous teens of Gen13! BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT: The Dark Knight and his even darker replacement, Azrael, must join forces against the team of black-ops assassins known as Wetworks! AQUAMAN: The one-time-and one-handed-King of Atlantis must go hand-to-hand and toe-to-toe against the WildStorm Universe’s deadliest warrior: Deathblow! SUPERGIRL: MATRIX: To survive a madcap trip through the Multiverse, the shape-shifting Girl of Tomorrow must forge an uneasy alliance with Ambush Bug and L.E.G.I.O.N.’s Lady Quark! GREEN LANTERN/PARALLAX: To repel an invasion from Earth-6, Kyle Rayner must turn to disgraced Green Lantern Hal Jordan-but will he save their city, or destroy it? The unforgettable ZERO HOUR-era versions of your favorite DC heroes square off against the WildStorm Universe-and even wilder places-in CONVERGENCE: ZERO HOUR VOL. 2!

The Marvel kids superhero team sensation of the 80s returns in an all-new series never before collected - straight from their original creators! Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie Power are super hero siblings determined to do their part to protect the world despite their young age. The problem is that their parents don't want them to have powers -- and can't find out that they do! But when their friend Franklin Richards has a premonition of a galactic threat hurtling their way, the Power siblings will have to decide what kind of heroes they want to be -- and what they're willing to give up along the way! COLLECTING: Power Pack: Into The Storm (2024) 1-5

While vacationing in Mexico, X-Men Havok and Wolverine find themselves ambushed by Communist terrorists and lured into a dark web of conspiracy and betrayal that could lead to the destruction of the Free World.

Storm, Wolfsbane, and Havok will be transformed into powerless slaves unless their fellow X-men can come to the rescue